Brass Taps

Brass taps have traditionally have been made of solid brass and in the early days of brassware this was also the finish expected.

Within many luxury homes of the period having polished fixtures was a constant labour of love due to the oxidation of brass with the less affluent part of the population living with a dull oxidised finish.

With the event of electro-plating new finishes became readily available such as chrome, gold and nickel.

Fast forward to the present day, brass as a tap finish is an exclusive and niche finish and is usually used in luxury bathroom design or in traditional bathrooms where authenticity is the require finish.

At Livinghouse we offer basin taps and bath fillers in antique brass as well as brushed brass finishes which gives an attractive satin patina.

Because brass oxidises with the air our taps are then protected with a hardwearing clear lacquer to stop the oxidation and keep the finish.

To compliment we also supply a brass shower head and matching thermostatic shower valves so a full design theme can be created.